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Already, Hollywood has played a co-starring role in the . The Democratic Convention in August was packed with . Republican vice-presidential candidate, , was first introduced to many by the 2020 big-screen adaptation of his And it was George Clooney, who this month stars in the Apple Studios film alongside Brad Pitt, who was one of the most prominent voices from the race.
Hollywood, famously progressive, has always had to strike a balance between the liberal leanings of the majority of its creatives with the big-tent demands of pop culture. In recent years, that害羞草研究所檚 grown increasingly tricky.
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Movies this year have largely only approached political themes from a distance. by Alex Garland, imagined the U.S. in all-out warfare. directed by Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss, gathered real political figures for an insurrection simulation.
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Standouts from earlier festivals will also mix in, like and But, at least for now, the Oscar race appears wide open.
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